Spring event listing for the University of Florida Levin College of Law

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Spring is always a busy time of year at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, and this semester is no exception. Over the next few months the college will host a number of engaging lectures and conferences featuring accomplished speakers offering expertise on a wide variety of topics.

Below is a listing of the major events this semester at UF Law. Media are welcome to all events, though in some cases space is limited. Please feel free to contact Matt Walker at mlwalker@law.ufl.edu or 352-273-0653 for further details. For the latest developments and information about upcoming events at UF Law please visit the UF Law events page.

Description: This event will celebrate the opening of the new Courtroom on the first floor of the new Advocacy Center. David Westin, a lawyer and the President of ABC News since 1997 (he will step down from this position on December 31, 2010), will give keynote remarks on a topic involving courts and the media. A building dedication will be held in 2012 when the second floor interior space, which is now shelled, is completed. The donors who made the building possible (the lead gift was made by Fred Levin) will be honored.

Date: March 26, 2011Time: VariesLocation: UF College of Law Campus for conference, off-site for showcaseContact and/or RSVP: Gillian Leytham at GillianLeytham@gmail.com or 813-493-1522Attire: CasualWebsite

Description: Attorneys, musicians, band managers and anyone interested or involved in the music industry should make plans to attend the event, which will feature an educational conference and a showcase with live performances from local bands.